Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Introduction to the course |
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2) |
Brief history of Narrative Design
and an overview of terms in the
field |
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3) |
Concept / Pitching / Writing a
Game Pitch Document / Roles in a
game studio |
Assignment 1 |
4) |
Worldbuilding / Analyzing a World
Overview Template |
Assignment 2 |
5) |
Character Creation / Conflict / Fuel
of the Story |
Assignment 3 |
6) |
Game Narrative Breakdown /
Types of Narrative / Player Agency |
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7) |
Narrative Design in Hyper-casual /
Casual Games
w/Resul Alıcı |
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8) |
Types of Structure /
Implementations in Games |
Assignment 4 |
9) |
Workshop: Assignment 4: Story
Structure feedback
Feedback Session |
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10) |
Dialogue Writing |
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11) |
Cutscenes / Cinematics |
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12) |
Breaking Down the "Quest" |
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13) |
Tools of Narrative / What we did in
Cultic Games
w/Burak Ant Kılıç |
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14) |
Analyzing Game Concept
Document |
Assignment 5 |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
Comprehend the conceptual importance of the game in the field of communication, ability to implement the player centered application to provide design. |
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2) |
Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information and ideas from various perspectives. |
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3) |
Analyze the key elements that make up specific game genres, forms of interactions, mode of narratives and understand how they are employed effectively to create a successful game. |
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4) |
Understand game design theories and methods as well as implement them during game development; to make enjoyable, attractive, instructional and immersive according to the target audience. |
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5) |
Understand the technology and computational principles involved in developing games and master the use of game engines. |
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6) |
Understand the process of creation and use of 2D and 3D assets and animation for video games. |
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7) |
Understand and master the theories and methodologies of understanding and measuring player experience and utilize them during game development process. |
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8) |
Comprehend and master how ideas, concepts and topics are conveyed via games followed by the utilization of these aspects during the development process. |
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9) |
Manage the game design and development process employing complete documentation; following the full game production pipeline via documentation. |
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10) |
Understand and employ the structure and work modes of game development teams; comprehend the responsibilities of team members and collaborations between them while utilizing this knowledge in practice. |
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11) |
Understand the process of game publishing within industry standards besides development and utilize this knowledge practice. |
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12) |
Pitching a video game to developers, publishers, and players; mastering the art of effectively communicating and marketing the features and commercial potential of new ideas, concepts or games. |
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